Tuesday, January 13, 2026

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Foundation boards play a critical role as fiduciaries, stewarding private resources in support of their affiliated institution, but fulfilling the duties of care, loyalty, and obedience is a threshold obligation. but getting the right people in the right roles and focused on the right work can elevate foundation boards as force multipliers, strategic partners, and philanthropic leaders. Strong governance is key to building the board you need to take your foundation to the next level. This two-part session will explore governance practices and tools that can help boards build and strengthen foundation volunteer leadership capacity. Part 1: The Right People: Building the Board You Need • The institution-foundation partnership and philanthropic mandate • Board self-assessment • Establishing board expectations and job descriptions • Board composition strategy and matrix Part 2: The Right Roles and the Right Focus • The Governance Committee • The Role of the Chair • Individual Assessments and Board Engagement Plans • Succession Planning

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